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Featured Events

The Tubes, classic rock band, perform live this Thursday at Scion's Music in the Park presented by Dos Equis and Metro Newspapers - 5:30 p.m.

Get a blast from the past with 70's band The Tubes with Fee Waybill, brought to you by 98.5 KFOX and the Downtown Association.  Opening the event is rock / soul band Dusty Rhodes and the  River Band.  Music in the Park is a family event that takes place every Thursday through Aug. 27.  5:30-9:15 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez.  Next week: Classic Rock music with The Tubes.  For the 2009 concert schedule visit sjdowntown.com/Music_in_the_Park

San Jose Has Talent! kicks off Music in the Park this Thursday

After a competitive selection process, 18 of San Jose's unheralded best singers have been selected to blow MP fans away with their talented vocal skills. Come on down to the Plaza this week to support the first round of contestants: 

  • Erik Fong  representing the group ‘Serenity Now"  performing an Alternative tune called "Folks Like Me"
  • Socorra Camposanto performing an original acoustic/soul song she wrote herself entitled "Taking Back The Night" Preview at  www.youtube.com/socorracamposanto
  • Samantha Worrall performing the classic bluesy Santana song "Game of Love"

See who wins the exciting first round.  For more details visit sjdowntown.com/Music_in_the_Park

Starlight Cinemas returns July 8 to San Pedro Square with the film "Caddy Shack" (Rated R): For schedule details visit www.sjdowntown.com/Starlight_Cinemas.html

Fireworks, free concerts, live music and other Fourth of July weekend celebrations downtown

The America Fest has been canceled for this year, but there's still reason to come downtown over this Fourth of July weekend, starting with the Music in the Park free concert with The Tubes on Thursday, followed by a series of live blues performances at the "Red White and Blues Community Celebration" at the Poor House Bistro, the Trinity Independence Day Bell concert on the lawn of St. James Park and fun activities for the kids at the Children Discovery Museum.  Children's Discovery Museum will be open - so bring the family to enjoy Curious George and all the rest of the fun.

Last but not least, a free FIREWORKS SHOW brought to you by the San Jose Giants! 

The fireworks show is scheduled to light up the sky on Saturday after the 6:30 p.m. SJ Giants game against Modesto Nuts at the Municipal Stadium. Spectators can watch the show from San Jose State's East Field, next to Spartan Stadium on Tenth and Alma streets, or at Kelley Park on Alma and Senter Road.  $8 parking will be available at the Municipal Stadium, Bud Winter Field, Kelley Park and San Jose State's Seventh Street garage.

After the show head to downtown and get a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants downtown has to offer. For a list of restaurants visit www.sjdowntown.com/Dining.html

Check the listings below for more details on Fourth of July weekend celebrations.

Reminder:  no South First Fridays or Farmers' Market at San Pedro Square this week

There will be no South First Fridays gallery walk this month or Friday Farmers' Market in observance of Independence Day.

This week’s events

Stage and Concerts

Wednesday - Comedy at the Improv: Comedy Crashers with Kevin Camia and Kris Tinkle - A mixture of different styles of comedy including video, musical and sketch featuring Red, Jason Rogers, Al Gonzales, G-man, Kevin Camia and Kris Tinkle.  8 pm.  62 S.  Second St.  $12, 280-7475 or www.symfonee.com/Improv/sanjose/home/index.aspx

Wednesday-Sunday - San Jose Stage presents "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" - There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres, and she is wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. 7:30 pm Wed-Thurs; 8 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun; 2 pm Jul 4 (no 8 pm).  490 S. First St.  $25-$50, 283-7142 or www.sjstage.com

Thursday-Friday, Sunday - Comedy at the Improv presents Maria Bamford - Maria Bamford performs comedic   8 pm Thurs; 8 pm and 10 pm Fri; 7 pm Sun.  62 S. Second St.  $20, 280-7475 or www.symfonee.com/Improv/sanjose/home/index.aspx

Thursday- Friday and Sunday through July 12 - Northside Theatre Company presents "LUV" -  A neurotic love story by Murray Schisgal.  8 pm Thurs-Fri; 3 pm Sun.  848 E. William St.  $15-$20, 288-7820 or www.northsidetheatre.com

Friday-Saturday - ComedySportz - See competitive improvisational teams perform. Fri, 9 pm (family friendly) and 11 pm (adult-oriented).  Sat, 7 pm and 9 pm (both family friendly). Camera 3 Theater, 288 S. Second St.  $7-$15. 985-5233 or www.national-comedy.com

More Live Music 

Wednesday-Thursday and Tuesday - Live music at Billy Berk's - Various artists.  6 pm.  99 S. First St. 292-4300 or www.maxsworld.com/billyberks/index.php

Wednesday-Saturday - Jazz at the Hedley Lounge -  Wed: Temple Jazz Jam (7-10 pm).  Thurs: Russo Alberts Trio (8-11 pm).  Fri: The Kaye Bohler Blues Band (8:30 pm-12:30 am).  Sat: The Eric Bolvin Trio (8:30 pm-12:30 am).  Hedley Lounge, inside Hotel De Anza, 233 W. Santa St.  Free, 286-1000 or www.hoteldeanza.com

Thursday - Live Jazz at the Loft Bar and Bistro - Various artists.  9 pm.  90 S. Second St.  Free, 291-0677 or www.loftbarandbistro.com

Thursday-Saturday - Live music at South First Billiards - Various artists.  420 S. First St.  Free, 294-7800 or www.sofapool.com

Thursday and Sunday - Live Music at The Brit - Thurs: Live band.  Sunday: Jonah and Timeless musical showcase.  173 W. Santa Clara St.   278-1400 www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com

Thursday and Tuesday- Music at Voodoo Lounge - Thurs: Your music magazine battle of the bands ($10).  Tues: Supersuckers with Whisky Sunday, Hang Jones, 4 One 5 ($12-$15).  9 pm.  14 S.  Second St.  286-8636 or www.voodooloungesj.com  

Friday - Live music at Mission Ale House - Various artists.  6-10 pm.  97 E. Santa Clara St.  292-4058 or www.missionalehouse.com

Friday - Live music at Smoke Tiki Lounge - Various artists.  5:30 pm.  152 Post St. 292-4266 or www.smoketiki.com

Friday through Oct. 30 - Live music at A.P. Stumps - Sage. 7-11 pm.  163 W. Santa Clara St.  $10, 292-9928  www.apstumps.com/events.php

Friday-Saturday - A Perfect Finish Wine and Dessert Bar - Various artists.  9 pm.  55 S. First St.  Free, 288-6000 or www.apfwinebar.com

Friday-Saturday, Tuesday - Live music at Caffe Trieste - Fri: San Jose's Lyric Theatre will be performing light opera (8 pm).  Sat: Various artists.  Tues: Open Mic.  Also, drop in at lunch you may find someone singing or playing piano.  7 pm.  315 S. First St.  Free, 287-0400 or www.caffetriestesj.com

Friday-Sunday - Live music at Agenda Restaurant - Various artists.  7-9 pm. 399 S. First St. Free.  287-3991 or www.agendarestaurant.com

Friday-Sunday - Live music and the American Red, White and Blues Weekend Community Celebration at Poor House Bistro - Fri: American Red, White, and Blues Weekend Community Celebration (11 am), Gary Smith (5:30-6:30 pm), Chris Cain Band (7:15-10 pm).  Sat: The Gators (Noon-4 pm), PHB Street Parade at Diridon Train Station (4:30-5 pm), Ron Thompson and The Resistors (6-10 pm).  Sun: New Orleans Jazz Brunch featuring JP and The Rhythm Chasers (11 am-2 pm).  91 S. Autumn St.  Free, 292-5837 or www.poorhousebistro.com

Sunday and Tuesday - Music at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub - Traditional Irish Seisun, toe-tapping music.  5 pm.  25 N. San Pedro St.  Free, 947-8007 or www.oflahertyspub.com

July 8 - Music at the Blank Club - Ugly Winner, Worker Bee, Doctor Nurse (Free).  9 pm.  44 S. Almaden Ave.  292-5265 or www.theblankclub.com

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Miscellaneous events

Nightly - Create your own light show at The 88 - Create your own light show at night by dialing up the high rise's new light sculpture and changing patterns yourself.  Go to Second and East San Fernando streets, call 287-0128 (number only works at night) and after the tone, enter any three digit combination including the "#" and "*" signs. Then, press "0" and hang up.  88 E. San Fernando St.  Free, 279-8882 or www.the88sj.com

Wednesdays - Learn to salsa at Agenda Lounge - Receive free salsa lessons and stay after class and practice what you learned with live music, DJ and dancing.  8 pm. 399 S. First St. Free.  287-3991 or www.agendarestaurant.com

Wednesdays - Learn how to dance Ballet Folklorico at MACLA - Los Laureles dance group teaches you the art of Folkloric dancing.  Ages 4-12: 5-7 pm; Ages 13+: 7-9 pm. 510 S. First St.  Free, 649-1968 or www.maclaarte.org

Thursday - Tapas, Tequilas, Business Networking Mixer - Network and socialize with hundreds of business owners in a business-casual environment.  Enjoy gourmet appetizers, wine and ultra-premium spirits tasting, live music and win prizes too.  6-9 pm.  Sabor Tapas Bar and Lounge, 72 N. Almaden Ave. $11-$15, www.infobayarea.com/mixers/2009/0702sabor.html

Thursdays - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. library tours - The library has more than 1.5 million items in its collections, plus nice views, California and local history collections, the Beethoven and Steinbeck centers, and more than 30 pieces of public art.  Free docent tours are available every Thursday.  Even some of the bathroom fixtures are artistic.  11:30 am. 150 E. San Fernando St. Free, 808-2181 or www.sjlibrary.org

Fridays - San Jose Cycles hosts "Bike To Lunch Fridays" - Now that spring is here, it's time to get in shape and enjoy the nice weather on your bike.  Join an informal bike ride to a nearby lunch destination every Friday at noon.  To be added to the "Bike to Lunch Fridays" email list, please contact john.brazil@sanjoseca.gov

Fridays - Learn how to salsa at Miami Beach Club - Bring your friends, family or love one and learn how to salsa.  - 9 pm.  417 S. First St.  Free, 242-9621 or www.yourmiamibeachclub.com

Saturday - Trinity annual Independence Day Bell Concert - Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle on the lawn in St.James park to hear patriotic and popular tunes.  3 pm.  St. James Park, 105 N. First St.  Free, www.trinitysj.com

Sundays - Japantown Farmer's Market - A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods.  8:30 am-noon.  Jackson St. between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Free, 298-4303

Tuesday - City Hall Tuesday Market - The Tuesday Market features a Certified Farmers Market, Crafts Market local entertainment, food and beverage. Think green and learn about a cleaner and more healthful lifestyle.  3-7 pm.  Fifth St. between San Fernando St and City Hall Plaza.  Free, 298-6861

Tuesdays - Learn the art of Aztec dancing at MACLA - This class will teach you the art of Aztec dancing, indigenous culture and at the same time provide you with a great workout.  All ages welcomed.  7-9 pm.  510 S.  First St.  Free, 649-1968 or www.maclaarte.org

Tuesdays - SoFA Sharks Pool School - Enjoy a free one-hour lesson on a Simmons Professional felt 9 ft. Olhausen pool table by Edgar "El Matador."  7 pm.  South First Billiards, 420 S. First St. Free, www.sofapool.com

Tuesdays and Thursdays - Tour Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph - Learn from docents about California's oldest parish, downtown centerpiece and national historic landmark.  One-hour tours occur from 1-3 pm.  Market and San Fernando Streets. Free, 283-8100

 

Film

At Camera 12
"Away We Go," "Departures (Okuribito)," "Easy Virtue," "Food, Inc.," "The Hangover," "My Sister's Keeper," "The Proposal," "The Song of Sparrows (Avanza Gonjeshk-Ha)," "Star Trek," "The Stoning of Saraya M.," "Summer Hours (L'Heure D'Ete)," "The Taking of Pelpham 123,' "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," "Up," "Up" (in Disney Digital 3D) and "Year One." 

At Camera 3
"Food, Inc.," "The Song of Sparrows (Avaze Gonjeshk-Ha)" and "Summer Hours (L'Heure D'Ete)."

Camera 12 is at Paseo de San Antonio and South Second Street. Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St. Admission:  $10 general, $7.50 students with current ID, $7 matinees, and $6.75 seniors 63+ and children 12 and under (10 movies for $60 discount card also available).  For show times: www.cameracinemas.com

At the IMAX at The Tech Museum of Innovation:
Now Playing: "Forces of Nature," "Grand Canyon," "Journey of Man," "Mummies," "Thrill Ride" and "Wild California."  The IMAX Theatre is located inside the Tech Museum at 201 S. Market St.  $8, tickets include admission to the museum. Go to www.thetech.org for complete show times and ticket prices.

Kids

Daily through Aug 21 - ¿Que Onda?  What's Up this Summer? - ¿Qué Onda? Is a four-week program designed to blend art and life skills to enable teens to gain vital tools to succeed in today's rapidly changing urban lifestyle. 1-5 pm.  MACLA, 510 S First St.  For more information contact Pali Nijjar at (408) 286-8695 or email pali@maclaarte.org

Wednesdays - Joyce Ellington Library:  Bilingual family story time -  Bring the family to a fun and interactive story time and listen to classic stories as well as new ones.   5:30 pm.   491 E. Empire St.  Free, 808-3043 or www.sjlibrary.org

Wednesdays and Fridays - Drop-in Theatre Workshops: Move to the Music - Children can move their body and express themselves to a variety of exciting rhythms. 10:30 am-12:30 pm.  Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Thursdays - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents "Studio 150" - Join the King Library Children's Room for exciting art activities every Thursday. Children, teens and their families are welcome.   4-5 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St. Children's Room, First Floor.  Free, 808-2183 or www.sjlibrary.org

Thursday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library: Bottle Cap Lockets - By using ordinary bottle caps, create a mini-scrapbook to wear around your neck.  Decorations will be provided, but bring your own to make it more personal. 2-3 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St., Teen Center, Third Floor.  Free, 808-2397 or www.sjlibrary.org

Thursday and Tuesday - Drop-In Theatre Workshops: That's What Actors Do - Trained Museum staff will teach kids acting exercises and help them experiment with their voice, body, and creativity during a variety of short improvisational activities. 10:30 am-noon.  Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Friday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents Friday Fun - Join the King Library every Friday for fun activities for children and their families.  4-5 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St., Exploration Room, Mezzanine.  Free, 808-2183 or www.sjlibrary.org

Saturday - Fourth of July at the Museum - Visitors will make flags and "sparklers," then parade through the Museum at 3:30 p.m.  Parade participants will also celebrate by making "firecracker" noise stomping on bubble wrap. 10 am-5 pm.  Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

July 27-31, August 3-7 and August 10-14- The San Jose Museum of Art presents "Kids Summer Art Camp" - Children will enjoy a week of fun and creativity.  Full day camps offers hands-on art experiences for children ages 6-11.  Space is limited.  110 S. Market St.  271-6840 or www.sjmusart.org

Sports

www.sjdowntown.com/Parks_Recreation.html#sports

Classes, conferences, meetings and workshops

Classes at the San Jose Entrepreneur Center

84 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 100.  www.acteva.com/go/ecenter

Tuesday - Marketing 101 - This seminar will teach small business owners how to begin to think like a marketer and create their own marketing plan. 6-9 pm.  $25-$30

Other classes, workshops, conference

Thursday-Saturday - North American Bengali Conference (NABC) - NABC is expected to attract thousands of attendees to create positive connections between South Asia and North America.  McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St.  www.nabc2009.com

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Literature/Art

Friday - Free Admission at the SJ Museum of Quilts and Textiles - There will be no South First Fridays gallery walk this month in observance of Independence Day, but please visit the Museum during the day for free admission all day.  10 am-5 pm.  529 S. First St.  Free, 971-0323 or www.SJQuiltMuseum.org

Museums and galleries

Check out South First Fridays gallery crawl the first Friday of the month - Explore the SoFA district, downtown's hub of art and creativity, meet people and appreciate art in an inviting environment. Galleries along South First Street from San Carlos to Reed Street and on Market Street open their doors late to offer free exhibit receptions, readings, performances, live music and more.  Use a pedicab to get around. All events are free and start at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. 

Anno Domini // the second coming of art and design - Through May 30: "Kunst und Wunderkammer" a new series by Peter St. Lawrence.  Through May 16: "What I Thought I saw.  What I Think I See" a solo exhibition by Megan Diddie. Open noon-7 pm Tues-Fri; noon-5 pm Sat. 366 S. First St. 271-5155. www.gallery AD.com

Art Object Gallery - Through May 30: Introduction Jason Chi, recent paintings and drawings.   Reception Friday, May 15 7-9 p.m. Open 1-4 pm.  Thurs-Sat.  592 N. Fifth St. www.artobjectgallery.com

Children's Discovery Museum- Ongoing: The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Opens June 21: "Top Secret: Mission Toy".  Open 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sat and noon-5 Sun. $7-$8. 180 Woz Way. 298-5437. www.cdm.org

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Library- Ongoing: Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards.  150 E. San Fernando St.  808-2000 or www.sjlibrary.org

Green Rice Gallery - Open 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri; 1-4 pm Sat. 300 S. First St. #310.  455-0175 or www.mochamonkey.com

History San Jose - Through Aug. 16: "She Made IT!" The Tradition of Women's Arts and Crafts in Santa Clara Valley.  Through Sept. 13: "Home Front" explores how San Jose was affected by World War II.  History Park, 1650 Senter Road.  287-2290 or www.historysanjose.org

KALEID gallery - Through the month of May: "Alta Modern Graffiti" by ARMOgedon 2057 and  "Now You've Really Made a Mess" by Michael Foley.  Stop by the gallery during "Two Buck Tuesdays" - $2 art sale and eclectic speaker series on the third Tuesday of every month.  Open Noon-7 pm Tues-Fri; Noon-5 pm Sat.  88 S. Fourth St. 271-5151 or www.KALEIDgallery.com

MACLA - Opening reception for the eleventh annual Latino Art Auction and exhibition on Saturday, May 16.  Open noon-7 pm Wed-Thurs; Noon-5 pm Fri-Sat.  Free, 510 S. First St. 998-2783 www.maclaarte.org

Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery- Open 11 am-4 pm and 6-7:30pm, Tues and 11 am-4 pm, Wed-Fri.  Art Building, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square. 924-4328.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - Ongoing Egyptian historical artifacts and displays.  Open 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri; 11 am-6 pm Sat-Sun.  $9, $7 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4 and younger. 1342 Naglee Ave. 947-3636 www.egyptianmuseum.org

San Jose City Hall - Ongoing: "San Jose: Generations of Innovations and Diversity" and "In Full View: Historic and Contemporary Panoramas."  200 E. Santa Clara St.  Free, 535-8168

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art - Through Jun. 20 in the Focus Gallery: "It's Not Us, It's You." Through Jun. 13 in the Main Gallery: "Lift Off: SJSU Graduate MFA Exhibition." Through Jun. 26 Night Moves features Kate Gilmore.  Open 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Wed, and Fri; 10 am-8 pm, Thurs and Noon-5 pm, Sat.  560 S. First St. Free, 283-8155 or www.sjica.org

San Jose Museum of Art - Through May 31: "The Prints of Andy Warhol." Through: May 10: Ceramicist Jun Kaneko.  Through Jul. 5: "Process as Paradigm: Works from the Permanent Collection" and "Culture of Spontaneity: San Francisco Abstract Expressionism from the Permanent Collection." Open 11 am-5 pm Tues-Sun. 110 S. Market St.  $5-$8, 271-6840 www.sjmusart.org

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles - Through July 26: "Reservoir: John M. Walsh III Collects" and "Connections: Small Tapestry International." Opening reception with free admission is on Sunday, May 10 2-4 pm.  Open 10 am-5 pm Tues-Sun (open from 8-11 pm on the first Friday of every month).  520 S. First St.  $5-$6.50/ Free during South First Fridays, 971-0323  www.sjquiltmuseum.org

SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery - On View: "Monsters, Bunnies and Girl of Steel" by Eric Jones featuring art from the hit seires "Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eight Grade."  Open 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri; Noon-4 pm Sat.  577 S. Market St.  Free, 971-8929 or www.slgcomic.com 
 
Space 47 - Opening reception: "Stay Gold" new work by Shizu Saldamando.  The exhibition features a poem by Robert Frost.   Open Noon-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday or by appointment.  47 E. William St.  Free.  505-1974 or www.space47.org

Tech Museum of Innovation - Open daily 9 am-9 pm.  201 S Market St.  Pricing for regular galleries and one IMAX film is $8 all ages.  Add an additional IMAX film for only $4.  294-8324 or www.thetech.org

Works/San Jose - Through May 9: "Beast Figurative-the wild of the animal is inherent in our humanity.  Every artistic soul is a frozen sea-the beast resides beneath the surface." The exhibition highlights the work of nine Bay Area artists. Open noon-4 pm Tues-Sat (to 7 pm Thurs), 451 S. First St. 295-8378 or www.workssanjose.org 

Dancing Downtown

Agenda – Diversity - live music and DJ's on Thursday; Also Planet Reggae with DJ Nappy and Jimmy K on Sunday. 399 S. First St. 287-3991. agendalounge.com.

Azucar – Eclectic Latin American dining. Enjoy asignature infusion Mojito or dine on creatively prepared grilled meats,fresh fish, or pastas. Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 am-3 pm. Dinner:Monday-Saturday, 5-midnight. 71 San Fernando. 293-1121. azucarsj.com

The Blank Club – When there’s not live music, try – Wednesday:The Rubber Room with Andy Average. Thursday: Fascination with DJ DavidQ, playing '80s new wave, synthpop, new romantic and goth (free before10 p.m.). DJ Jeff Jagged plays on Friday. Sunday: punk. Monday:karaoke. 9 p.m. 971-8511. theblankclub.com.

Britannia Arms – DJs Tuesday-Saturday and live music Wed 173 W. Santa Clara St. Free. 278-1400. britanniaarms.com.

Capers Loft Bar and Bistro – DJ and dancing after 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and live jazz on thursday evening 90 S. Second St.  loftbarandbistro.com

Dive bar – This bar includes a full bar, lounge, music and billiards. Open 7 days a week from noon to 2 a.m. 78 E. Santa Clara 288-5252 sjdivebar.com.

Elixir Ultra Lounge – Ultra jazz plays in the background of this lounge, inside South First Billiards. No cover. 420 S. First St. 408-294-7800 sofapool.com.

Fahrenheit Ultralounge – Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge &Restaurant - Tues - Social Industry & Downtown Residents MixerNight, Wed - Live Music, Thur. DJ's & Dancing, Fri. & Sat.Various events DJ's & Dancing. No Cover. 99 E San Fernando St.998-9998. fultralounge.com

Habana Club Restaurant – Live music 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday with Trio Navegantes. Live salsa 7:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month with Mambo Tropical.238 Race St. 998-CUBA (2822) 998cuba.com.

HuntersNightclub - 349 S. First St.  947-1975 or huntersnightclubs.com

Island Grill – Karaoke on Tuesday, live music Wednesdayand Thursday; Jerry Sauceda on Friday and a mix of live and DJ music onSaturday. Island Grill and Bamboo Lounge, 1355 N. Fourth St. Free. 392-2468. theislandgrill.com.

Johnny V’s – Open every night, Johnny V’s plays deep house musicMonday, house music Tuesday, drum and bass Wednesday, disco, funk andelectro Thursday, more house music Friday and Saturday, and reggaeSunday. 31 E. Santa Clara St. 947-8470. johnnyvsbar.com.

LidoNightclub -30 S. First St.  298-4318 or lidoclub.net 

MiamiBeach Club - 417 S. First St.  242-9621 or www.yourmiamibeachclub.com

Mission Ale House – DJ Ice Tuesday and Thursday; live music onWednesday; DJ Carlos Diaz plays alternative, top 40 and R&B Friday;and Saturday retro lounge features stylish house and retro soul music.9 p.m. 97 E. Santa Clara St. No cover. 292-4058. missionalehouse.com.

MotifRestaurant and Club - 389 S. First St.  279-1888 or motiflounge.com

SaborTapas Bar and Lounge - 72 N. Almaden Ave.  287-1737

San Jose Bar and Grill – Sunday night DJ dancing. 85 S. Second St. 286-2397.

Smoke Tiki Lounge – 152 Post St. 292-4266. smoketiki.com

SplashBar and Grill - 65 Post St. 993-0861 or splashsj.com 

Temple Bar and Lounge – Jazz bands and DJs Friday and Saturday. DJ spins on Thursday, too. 52 S. First St. 288-8518.

Toon’s – Rockin’ bands and funky jams seven nights a week. No cover weeknights. 52 E. Santa Clara St. 292-7464. toonsnightclub.com

Vault – Silicon Valley's premier ultra lounge. 81 W. Santa Clara St. 298-1112 vaultultralounge.com.

Vivid – Every Friday and Saturday - Check out the newestclub in downtown Studio 8 with VIP Mezzanie's ultra lounge, poledancing, catwalk dance floor and multiple states. Doors open at 9 p.m.Dress code strictly enforced. 21+ 8 S. First St. 279-4444

Voodoo Lounge – DJ dancing on Wednesday-Saturday; 14 S. Second St. 286-8636. voodooloungesj.com 

Wet - 396 S. First St.  282-8938 www.wetsj.com

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Downtown Dining and Business promotions

Daily - Discounted movies at Camera Cinemas - Get 10 movies for $60 with a Camera Cinemas Discount Card.  Good for any film, any day of the week (except Sat. after 6pm) for up to two people per visit.  Available at www.cameracinemas.com or at any Camera Cinemas box office location. Camera 12 is at the corner of Paseo de San Antonio  and S. Second St.  Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St.

Delia's Furniture and Upholstery Special Sale - Buy one mattress, get a free frame and free delivery.  Buy a sofa and get the loveseat for free.  630 S. First St.  279-0550 or www.ilovedelias.com

Wednesday - Morton's the Steakhouse presents Wine Down Wednesdays - Stop by Morton's bar on the first Wednesday of the month for a complimentary wine tasting.  This week: Viva Espana: Wines from Spain.  5-6 pm. 177 Park Ave. Free, 947-7000 or www.mortons.com

Wednesday - Specials at Koji Sake Lounge - "Explore the Art of Sake" and get half-off the special sake of the night.  7 pm.  48 S. First St.  287-7199 or www.kojisakelounge.com

Thursday-Saturday - Peggy Sue's in San Pedro Square:  Now Open Until 3 a.m. - Stop by Peggy Sue's before or after your event and enjoy the wide selection of menu items in a 50's style diner.  29 N. San Pedro St.  298-6750 or www.peggysues.com

Thursday - Maceio Brazilian Steakhouse: Now Open - Enjoy a VIP night that includes Hula Dancers, Brazilian Dancers and a ribbon cutting.  Call for reservations.  5 pm.  72 S. First St.  293-1215 or www.maceio-restaurant.com

Thursday - Soula Power Yoga beginner Buddhist Meditation - Soula Power Yoga offers 18 power yoga classes per week and free beginner Buddhist meditation every Thursday.  6-7 pm.  200 S. First St., Suite 70.  Free, 993-9642 or www.soulapoweryoga.com

Tuesday - Peroni beer specials at Caffe Trieste - Caffe Trieste is offering Italy's favorite Peroni Beer specials during Tuesday evening's entertainment.  7 pm.  315 S. First St.  287-0400 or www.caffetriestesj.com

Downtown Living

The 88 - This collection of unique high-rise residences offers unsurpassed views and immediate access to the arts, fine dining, parks, open space, and all of the everyday necessities.  88 E. San Fernando St.  279-8882 or www.the88sj.com

Axis - Come home to arresting views, unparalleled convenience and palpable luxury- the ideal cosmopolitan lifestyle. 38 N. Almaden Blvd.  Free, 297-9888 www.axissanjose.com

City Heights - Each home boasts a contemporary kitchen, modern bath finished, parking and mush more.  175 W. St. James St.  286-2489 or www.cityheightssanjose.com

Three Sixty Residences - Soaring 23 stories over the vibrant SoFA district, Three Sixty Residences features dramatic architecture, impeccable finishes and a seamless, cosmopolitan lifestyle blend.  170 S. Market St.  297-3003 or www.360residences.com

For more information visit www.sjdowntown.com/Find_Your_Home.html 

Volunteers needed

Second Tuesday of the month through Sept. 8 - The SJ Heritage Rose Garden - Volunteers needed to snip all the dead roses in order to promote more bloom all summer long.  Volunteers will receive a free ice cream.  5:30-7:30 pm.  Taylor St. at Spring St.  For more information call 298-7657 or e-mail lperez@grpg.org

San Jose Jazz Festival - Volunteers are needed to work Aug. 7-9, 2009 in downtown San Jose in a number of different jobs: admission booths, beverage ticket booths, beverage booths, and more.  Volunteers will receive FREE entrance to the festival, a T-shirt and beverage tickets for soda/water.  Learn more about volunteer opportunities at www.jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org/en/volunteers-central.html

Guadalupe River Park - Volunteers needed to help clean and organize the gardens/parks, as well as lead educational activities.  San Carlos St. and Woz Way.  For more information call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org

MACLA - Volunteers needed to work openings, office assistance and to help prepare the gallery for exhibitions.  If interested call 998-2808 or e-mail info@maclaarte.org

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Coming Up

July 9 - Stimulus Opportunities for Small Business - A free session designed to give small businesses a leg up in procuring government and corporate contracts.  Pre-registration is required.  9 am-1 pm.  Scottish Rite Center, 2455 Masonic Dr.  Free, http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/280492/6c60819433/1311001167/b30de5736b/

July 9 - South Bay Guitar Society presents a Lunchtime Concert featuring Steve Lin classical guitar - Lin is a versatile musician in both solo and ensemble and maintains an extensive repertoire, spanning from the Renaissance to the Romantic.  Noon.  City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Santa Clara St.  Free, www.sbgs.org or www.linguitar.com

Jul. 9, Aug 13 - ICA presents Talking Art : 2009 Portfolio Review - A panel of curators, art dealers, teachers and artists will provide 15-minute individual critiques of artists' portfolios. Each artist will have two critiques.  7 pm.  Institute of Contemporary Art, 560 S. First St.  $25, 283-8155 or www.sjica.org/talkingart08-09.htm

July 9-12 - Hot San Jose Nights - The event includes military tank and show car displays, vendors, exhibits, 1,500 motorcycles, classic cars, and trucks.  Awards will be given out, so sign up your car or car club today.  3-8 pm Thurs; 9 am-9 pm Fri-Sat; 9 am-5 pm Sun.  South Hall, 435 S. Market St.  $10, http://hotsanjosenights.com

HP Pavilion

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July 10-11 - Women of Faith.  10 am and 7 pm Jul. 10; 9 am Jul. 11.  $79-$109

July 12 - American Idols Live.  7 pm.  $39.50-$68-50

July 16 - Fight Night at the Tank.  7:30 pm.  $25-$95

July 21 - Earth, Wind and Fire.  7:30 pm.  $35-$98

July 22 - The Wiggles.  3 pm and 6:30 pm.  $19-$36

July 23 - An Evening with II Divo.  7:30 pm.  $60-$130

Aug. 3 - Jonas Brothers.  7 pm.  $29.50-$89.50

Aug. 4 - An Evening with Rod Stewart.  8 pm.  $58-$128

Aug. 13 - Green Day.  7:30 pm.  $25-$49.50

Aug. 19-23 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus - Various times.  $16-$102 

Aug. 30 - Ricardo Arjona 5to Piso Tour.  7:30 pm.  $56-$96

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Parking / Pedicabs/ Traffic / SJ Mineta Airport

Parking rates increase to $3 - Parking rates in all city-owned parking lots and garages are now $3 after 6 p.m.  For more information regarding prices, availability, directions visit  www.sjdowntownparking.com.

Pedicabs - Eco City Cycles - Now a fleet of 10!  Look for Eco City Cycles door-to-door pedicab service.  The service is available Wednesday-Saturday from 7 pm-2 am.  Call ahead for reservations or pick ups 771-7723.  Negotiate your price - it's all fun.  For more information www.ecocitycycles.com

Traffic - The following lanes will be closed; flaggers will be present to help direct traffic.

Daily through Aug. 24 - One Northbound lane on First St.

Wednesday-Thursday - One Westbound lane on Santa Clara St. between Fourth and Fifth Streets

Mineta San Jose International Airport Construction - Over the next several months there will be frequent adjustments to airport roadways and curbsides because of construction near Terminal C.  Drivers will still be able to leave the airport by any of the exits via Skyport Dr. Coleman Ave. or Airport Parkway.  View a complete update at www.sjc.org/improvement/updates.html  

Plenty of parking in Terminal A garage - Drivers parking for a day or more should use this garage and take the blue shuttle bus to Terminal C.  The Terminal A garage is an easy alternative when parking lots may fill during mid-week peaks. 

Terminal C - Checkpoints now consolidated for reduced lines and waiting times, the new set up is viewable here www.sjc.org/inside/termc.pdf  .  New hourly parking lot now open, generally for those who are picking up and dropping off passengers.  Entrance to the new lot is from Airport BLVD south of Terminal C, view a map here www.sjc.org/travelers/overview_map_1207.pdf  
  
Terminal A Roadwork - All traffic coming from Terminal A and the Terminal A garage to use the new overcrossing in front of Terminal B.  All traffic from the Rental Car Center and the Long-Term Parking lot will also use the overcrossing to leave the airport.

Relocation of VTA bus stop at Terminal C - The VTA Airport Flyer (Route #10) will stop at the south end of the Terminal A Departures curb, as well as in front of Terminal C.


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